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Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response (p.28) A preliminary diagnosis allows for the identification of the potential risk for negative impacts on human rights that activities in the private sector may have … – including in the … building sector … partly because of their preponderance in the Luxembourg economy, the national and international…

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response3.2. A joint work program (pg.31) Other measures:Preparation of the implementation of the European regulation regarding conflict minerals in Luxembourg. Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 2. National Context2.2. Governmental program (pg.17) The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the values…

Introduction (pg. 8) … Regular contacts with, among others, the four national human rights institutions took place in the context [of drafting the NAP]:the Ombudsman Comittee for the Rights of the Child expresses its opinion on draft laws and regulations on the rights of the child and proposes amendments; it reports on the situation of…

The UK 2013 NAP states in the section on The existing UK legal and policy framework that [page 8]: “Legislation has also been passed to plug specific gaps in the protection of workers under the law such as the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004, which created an agency to prevent the exploitation of workers in agricultural…

The UK 2013 NAP in the section on Actions taken to support business implementation of the UNGPs states that [page 15] “To help businesses to fulfil their responsibility to respect human rights we have so far: (iii) developed the joint FCO-UKTI Overseas Business Risk (OBR) service, which provides information about business environments in the countries…

The UK 2013 NAP does not make an explicit reference to the tourism sector.

The UK 2013 NAP does not make an explicit reference to Sustainable Development Goals.

The UK 2013 NAP makes no reference to tax.

The UK 2013 NAP states in Actions Taken that [page 10]: “We will also continue to help develop, and monitor implementation of, OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas. The Government will also continue to encourage higher standards in the diamond supply chain.” The UK 2013…

The UK 2013 NAP 2. The State Duty to Protect Human Rights The existing UK legal and policy framework New actions planned The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: (iv) Review the degree to which the activities of UK State-owned, controlled or supported…

The UK 2013 NAP provides in the Introduction that [page 4]: “To capitalise on the opportunities of our commercially-networked world, we need all companies – from the biggest to the smallest – to embrace their responsibilities towards society, including respecting human rights.” The UK 2013 NAP notes in relation to Government expectations of business that [page 14]: “We recognise that different…

The UK 2013 NAP refers to security in the section devoted to Actions Taken [page 10]: “To give effect to the UN Guiding Principles, we have: (iv) played a leading role in developing the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICOC). This sets out companies’ commitments to standards of behaviour, particularly on human rights, and…

The UK 2013 NAP notes that [page 9] “[t]o give effect to the UN Guiding Principles, we have: (ii) sought and are committed to ensuring that in UK Government procurement human rights related matters are reflected appropriately when purchasing goods, works and services. Under the public procurement rules public bodies may exclude tenderers from bidding…

The UK 2013 NAP does not make an explicit reference to privatisation.

The UK 2013 NAP 2. The State Duty to Protect Human Rights The existing UK legal and policy framework New actions planned The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: (vi) Promote new project activity on raising awareness and tackling the negative impacts of…

The UK 2013 NAP, in the section on Actions Taken, states [page 10]: “To give effect to the UN Guiding Principles, we have: (iii) negotiated and agreed the OECD 2012 Common Approaches, including a requirement for Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) to take into account not only potential environmental impacts but also social impacts, which is defined…

The UK 2013 NAP notes in the chapter on UK Government and access to remedy for human right abuses resulting from business activity that [page 17]: “The UK sees its own provision of judicial remedy options as an important element in the remedy mix. Non-judicial grievance mechanisms based on engagement between the parties involved are…

The UK 2013 NAP in the section dedicated to Government expectations of business states that [page 13]: The UNGPs guide the approach UK companies should take to respect human rights wherever they operate. The key principles of this approach are to: – … be transparent about policies, activities and impacts, and report on human rights issues and risks…

The UK 2013 NAP and the UK Updated 2016 NAP both refer generally to work undertaken by NHRIs within the UK. The UK 2013 NAP notes that: “Non-judicial grievance mechanisms based on engagement between the parties involved are also an important option. This can be done through an internal company grievance procedure or through arbitration, adjudication, mediation, conciliation and…

The UK 2013 NAP states in relation to New Actions planned that [page 11]: “The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: … (vi) Promote new project activity on raising awareness and tackling the negative impacts of business activity, including on the human rights…